# Cromus — The pre-execution layer for AI workflows > **AI Workflow Intelligence as a Service** > > Compile SOPs into portable, **cost-governed workflows** for any AI stack. > > Plan, simulate, and optimize AI workflows before execution — with deterministic intelligence and zero API cost or LLM calls. **[Start Building →](/app)** **[Try the Demo →](/demo)** --- ## Announcement 3 design partner and 25 founding member spots · **$19/mo locked forever** · [See plans →](/pricing) --- ## At a glance | Metric | Detail | |--------|--------| | **62** AI models | Verified registry | | **10+** ecosystems | LangGraph, CrewAI, n8n, AutoGen, Ollama, … | | **4** workflow pillars | Cost, Latency, Failure, Structural | | **5** simulation modes | Including Open Source | --- ## See the full workflow in 5 steps Score, compile, simulate, optimize, and export — all deterministic, no API keys needed. Most teams discover workflow cost and inefficiencies after execution. Cromus shows you everything before you run it. 1. **Score SOP** — Paste a standard operating procedure; get a readability + AI-readiness score (e.g. 84/100, "AI Ready") with findings on structure, responsibilities, and missing fallbacks. 2. **Compile skill** — Pick an execution target (Generic, LangGraph, CrewAI, n8n, Ollama, AutoGen) and Cromus compiles a portable `SKILL.md` with token estimates, complexity, and completeness score. 3. **Simulate cost** — Compare five cost-quality modes side-by-side against the verified model registry, with per-run and 100-runs/day projections and an ecosystem tier chip on every model. 4. **Optimize** — See an Ops Efficiency Score, a Croms™ waste score, and concrete recommendations (downgrade models, merge prompts, run steps in parallel) with dollar / time savings. 5. **Export** — Download a ZIP skill pack (`manifest.json`, `skills/*.md`, wrapper prompts for ChatGPT and Claude, ops-savings report, interoperability JSON) — portable to LangGraph, CrewAI, n8n, AutoGen, Ollama, Claude Code, Replit AI, Open WebUI. --- ## Why Cromus is different AI workflows are being built blindly. Cromus changes that. | What most teams deal with | What Cromus provides | |---------------------------|----------------------| | Trial-and-error prompting | Deterministic analysis | | Surprise API costs | Verified cost simulation | | Vendor lock-in | Cross-stack portability | | Black-box workflow behavior | Pre-execution optimization | Cromus helps teams understand, structure, and improve AI workflows **before a single token is spent**. --- ## Most tools execute. Cromus decides. ### Cromus sits above execution tools Automation tools run tasks. Agent frameworks orchestrate them. Cromus is the layer where you figure out the right architecture, cost, and model fit first. | Capability | Automation tools
Zapier / n8n | Agent frameworks
LangChain / CrewAI | Cost monitoring
Helicone / Langfuse | **Cromus** | |---|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| | Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | **✓** | | Agent orchestration | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | **✓** | | Cross-ecosystem portability | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | **✓** | | Convert SOPs to AI skills | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | **✓** | | Visual workflow planning | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | **✓** | | LLM cost simulation | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | **✓** | | Workflow optimization insights | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | **✓** | | Carbon impact estimates | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | **✓** | | Export reusable skill packs | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | **✓** | | Open-source stack simulation | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | **✓** | [See the full comparison: Cromus vs. LangSmith, Helicone, Google Agent Platform & more →](/compare) --- ## Three ways Cromus helps teams work smarter Compile operational knowledge, design workflows, and optimize execution before a single token is spent. ### Compile Turn SOPs into structured, portable `SKILL.md` files your team can reuse across any AI stack. - SOP Compiler - Skill templates - Portable outputs ### Design Map workflows visually, connect skills, and target execution for LangGraph, CrewAI, n8n, or local models. - Workflow Builder - Templates - Ecosystem targeting ### Optimize Simulate cost across commercial APIs and self-hosted stacks, then optimize before anything runs. - Cost Simulator - Open Source mode - Workflow Intelligence --- ## Built for teams designing AI workflows at scale From individual builders to enterprise teams, Cromus gives you the intelligence to plan workflows with confidence. - **AI consultants & agencies** — Deliver portable, client-ready workflow systems without rebuilding from scratch. - **Ops-heavy teams** — Turn repeatable processes into measurable AI workflows with better governance and cost visibility. - **Product & engineering teams** — Design structured workflow systems before implementation across tools and models. - **Enterprises** — Manage AI cost, portability, and execution planning with more control and less guesswork. --- ## Intelligence Engine — Understand your AI workflows before you run them See what your workflows will cost, where they can improve, and which models make the most sense — before execution. - **Predict costs** — Estimate per-run and monthly workflow cost across verified AI models and self-hosted stacks. - **Find inefficiencies** — Spot bottlenecks, redundant steps, and optimization opportunities early. - **Choose better models** — Compare model fit by cost, quality tier, and workflow needs — including open-source alternatives. - **Measure impact** — Estimate time savings, token reduction, and operational efficiency. *All estimates. No workflow execution.* --- ## Capabilities no execution tool has Cromus goes beyond workflow building with infrastructure-level capabilities for analysis, portability, and delivery. - **Skill Studio** — Analyze `SKILL.md` files, use the visual canvas, and activate Claude mode to engineer better workflows with deterministic intelligence. - **Request a Skill Pack** — Cover gaps in your AI workflow system by requesting packaged skills tailored to your operational needs and use cases. --- ## Works across closed and open AI stacks Design workflows once, then adapt them for commercial APIs, self-hosted models, and open-source frameworks. **[Explore the Ecosystem →](/open-workflow-ecosystem)** --- ## Become a founding member **25 spots left. $19/mo locked forever.** Own your AI workflows. Don't let them own you. **[Claim your spot →](/app)** **[Try the demo →](/demo)** **[See if you qualify →](/founding-partners)**